The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

262 The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 Motorcycles •During the early 1950s, Vincent were at the top of their game and the Series C Black Shadow represented the pinnacle of British motorcycling •Capable of 120mph, it was easily the fastest vehicle on the roads in post-war Britain •Still an icon today and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike •An older restoration described by our vendor as ‘in good running order’ •Shipped new to Dublin on 02/06/1950 and bought back to the UK in early 1980s. A major restoration followed to its current condition, recent engine refurb by previous owner with receipts •Correct numbers, upper frame appears to have been replaced and re- stamped in period • The bike is a known machine to the Vincent Owners Club •Magneto and dynamo reconditioned at the same time •History file included containing numerous receipts •UK-registered on a current V5C A fine example of the legendary ‘Series C’ Black Shadow in good running order. Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000 Registration: 199 EBK Frame No: RC5840B Engine No: F10AB/1B/3940 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 Lot 521 1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc •Designed by the SOE (Special Operations Executive) based at Welwyn during WWII as a lightweight mode of transport for the British Armed Forces • The Welbike became the smallest and lightest military vehicle produced by the British and was designed for single use • Perfect for use by paratroopers and was capable of folding up into a capsule and being dropped by parachute along with troops • In reality, few of the c.3,600 bikes produced actually saw service, some did get deployed to Arnhem and some were used on D-Day •Built by Excelsior at their Tyburn factory and fitted with the two-stroke Villiers Junior 98cc engine • This Mk2 example is presented in very much unrestored condition and appears to be still finished in its original paint • Part of an MOD consignment with contract number 294/23/S and built during November 1942 •Was owned at the end of WWII by Lt Col Dennis O’Rorke of the British Tank Regiment and has been family-owned since his passing •Mostly complete and comes with some spares as pictured, including its rear mudguard •Also complete with some original and reproduction manuals •Rare opportunity to own a piece of WWII history in original condition • Please note this bike is not UK-registered Rare surviving Excelsior Welbike Mk 2. Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000 Registration: UNREGISTERED Frame No: 1756 Engine No: XXE1956 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 Lot 522 1942 Excelsior Welbike Mk2 98cc More Details Lot 521 Bid On Lot 521 More Details Lot 522 Bid On Lot 522